Take a cruise to the beautiful port town and oldest city of Netherlands, Nijmegen, located Southeast of Amsterdam and on the Waal river (which flows into the Rhine River), close to the border with Germany. Take a refreshing stroll through the various quaint shops and restaurants in the Grote Markt and the Lange Hezelstraat. Additionally, bicycle tours are popular ways to explore the cities and countryside. For some culture, consider visiting the MuZIEum Nijmegen, the Stadsschouwburg Theatre, the Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid Library, or the St. Stevenskerk Church. Or simply appreciate the city's foliage by visiting the Kronenburgerpark or Hunnerpark. Nijmegen tours guide you through the Valkhof Museum’s Roman relics, the Stevenskerk church, the Waal River bridges, and the historic city gates. Taste poffertjes at local bakeries, walk riverside parks with swans and ducks, and explore WWII memorials. Talk to our Trip Planners to start planning your trip today!

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7 Best Nijmegen Waal and Rhine River Cruises for 2026-2027

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Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.

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Top 3 Deals for Nijmegen Waal and Rhine River Cruise for 2026-2027

Trip Name	From	Days	Summary
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards	$11,390	11	Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring scenic vineyards, historic castles, and charming villages along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Starting in Basel, Switzerland, visit major cities like Strasbourg, Koblenz, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, as well as the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk windmills. 0
Romantic Rhine & Moselle	$10,095	15	Join a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the Scenic Pearl, exploring charming canals, historic cities, and tasting local delights. Highlights include Kinderdijk’s windmills, a private concert in Trier, and breathtaking views along the Rhine Gorge. 0
Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)	$5,396	10	Experience Europe’s Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel for 10 days on Avalon Imagery II. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Nijmegen’s Roman ruins, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, and the Black Forest with guided tours, tastings, and scenic walks. 0

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Choosing the Best European Riverboat for You

As any veteran river cruiser will tell you, which riverboat you choose makes all the difference. With the recent surge in the popularity of European river cruises, competition between the main cruise operators has really improved the quality of the itineraries and river ships across the board, so there aren’t any bad options - it just depends on what you’re looking for on your Europe river cruise.

Best Times to Cruise the Rhine

Late April to early June and September to early October are widely considered the best times to cruise the Rhine River due to ideal weather and crowds, though cruise prices are correspondingly higher during these periods. That said, the decision of when to take a Rhine River cruise is largely a personal preference of weather.

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